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Questions & Answers about Elma yemek iyi.
How does the word yemek work in this sentence?
yemek is the verbal noun (infinitive) of the verb ye- (to eat). By adding the suffix -mek, we turn the verb into a noun meaning "eating" or "to eat". In this sentence, the action of "eating" acts as the subject.
Why is elma singular when the English translation says "apples"?
When talking about things in a general, category-wide sense, Turkish uses the bare singular form. Since we are talking about eating apples in general, we just say elma instead of the plural elmalar.
Where is the verb for "is" in this sentence?
In Turkish, you often don't need a separate word for "is" when making a simple statement. Placing the adjective iyi (good) at the end of the sentence is enough to mean "is good".
Doesn't the word yemek also mean "food"?
Yes, it does! The word yemek doubles as both the infinitive verb "to eat" and the noun "food" or "meal". Context tells you which one it is. Because it is paired with elma (apple), it clearly means the action of eating.